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1936 Type One Nickel, PR68
Superb Satin Finish Example

1936 5C Type One -- Satin Finish PR68 PCGS. Ex: Simpson. The Mint's 1936 resumption of proof coinage included two finishes for the Buffalo nickel: Satin finish proofs were the first issued, followed by brilliant proofs. Today's collectors view them as separate varieties, and seek one of each format. The Superb Gem quality of this Satin proof is amazing, with entrancing multicolor toning and essentially flawless surfaces. Rainbow hues at the borders yield to lemon-yellow, pale-ivory, and lilac-gray centers. Fulsome mint luster radiates from the basined fields, counterbalanced by fully struck devices that sharply define James Earle Fraser's inimitable design. PCGS reports just two numerically finer Satin proofs, plus three Plus-graded pieces, although we can hardly imagine a finer example than this one from the Simpson Collection. Population: 56 in 68 (4 in 68+), 2 finer (8/20).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 278X, PCGS# 3994, Greysheet# 3155)

Weight: 5.00 grams

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
September, 2020
17th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 31
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Sold on Sep 17, 2020 for: $6,900.00
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